Thursday, January 10, 2008

Hamlin Signs On as 83 Crew Chief

Red Bull Racing Team formally announces Kevin Hamlin to crew chief the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota Camry piloted by Brian Vickers for the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Although the aforementioned Kevin Hamlin shares the same name as a NASCAR development driver, we can assure you that our Hamlin has prior crew chief experience and is a proven winner at NASCAR’s highest level.

Our Hamlin’s past crew chief roles include his most recent stint with Dave Blaney’s No. 22 Toyota, preceded by nine years of crew chief duties with RCR drivers including Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick, and the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. To date, Hamlin has amassed nine Cup wins; five of those with Earnhardt Sr. Despite Hamlin’s "nine" theme, there are no plans to change the No. 83 to No. 89.

I as a Vickers backer since 03, we need to see someone stay with my guy for more than 2 years to get some chemistry, I beleive one voice from the box on a regular sunday will be huge for a 24 yr old, I sure hope hamlin stays on..... for some time to develop that calming voice. 5 guys in 5 years in cup

Welcome KH! Only time will tell about the chemistry but he has experiance and success with RCR . Good Luck! ps. IMO it is more important to find the right combo than a long term combo that doesn't work (imo Vickers/Mcgrew in cup)

Welcome to TRB Mr. Hamlin. I look forward to watching this season unfold for you and the team. A lot of hard work has already been completed - a great base has been built - through the struggles of last season. As is regularly said on this site - "WE BELIEVE" - and I believe. Go ge'em boys!.

Hey Everyone! I want to invite all the Brian/AJ/TRB/Toyota fans to join a Yahoo fantasy league for Toyota fans.

For those of you familiar with Yahoo Fantasy Racing, the ID # is 1731 and the password is movin4ward

For those not familiar, just go to racing.fantasysports.yahoo.com/auto there is no www at the beginning. Where is says start your engines, click "sign up now" and follow the directions! Once you create your team click "join a group" and "join a private group"...that's where the ID # and password come into play. I hope y'all will join! :D

I believe each person can be in up to 3 leagues on Yahoo Fantasy Racing...Enjoy!

Subtle changes in the positioning and size of the "Bull" on the sides of AJ's car, too. I just can't believe TRB/RBR is taking so long to release this supposed new scheme. Anyone find any new 2008 merchandise?

The name change is real but to take paint scheme changes off the test cars may be a mistake. Usually the teams get crazy/creative with the test cars schemes. For example-the #48 will not have the cool offset stripes and the 48 in a circle. I would not get too wrapped up with testing schemes- hopefully the 83 will be a little "outside the box" next week. And the new stuff will be out when it comes out! Relax and enjoy.....